# Awesome Golf Simulator vs AliveDrive Race

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AliveDrive Race at none against Awesome Golf Simulator's 7. AliveDrive Race also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Awesome Golf Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (280 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Awesome Golf Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AliveDrive Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Awesome Golf Simulator against 4.2 for AliveDrive Race. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Awesome Golf Simulator has 280 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Awesome Golf Simulator's written reviews are positive against 50% of AliveDrive Race's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Awesome Golf Simulator | AliveDrive Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-golf-simulator/id1487825763/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alivedrive-race/id1492053156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Great Detail Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487825762) | [Cosworth Electronics Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/596796181) |

## What reviewers say

### Awesome Golf Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-golf-simulator/id1487825763)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Transform your golf practice and play with this app, compatible with various launch monitors. Enjoy unique game modes, challenging courses, and a state-of-the-art practice facility with detailed ball flight analysis and instant feedback.

**Highlights:** Launch monitor integration, Unique golf courses, Game modes (nearest the pin, long drive), State-of-the-art practice facility, Detailed shot tracking and ball flight analysis, Instant feedback on club and ball statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (Legacy) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Subscription License (Legacy) | $199.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $349.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate data and tracking
- 👍 Fun and engaging games
- ⭐ Great value for the price
- 💻 Smooth performance on older devices
- 🤖 Helpful coaching and practice features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited course selection
- 🔁 Connectivity issues with launch monitors
- 🔒 Lack of offline mode and data export
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🎨 Dated or underwhelming graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects during gameplay
- Inaccurate club distance tracking
- Issues with short shot registration

**Requested features**

- More virtual golf courses
- Ability to save and review practice data
- Offline mode for reviewing past sessions
- Customizable tee box and green distances
- Multiplayer and online tournament features


### AliveDrive Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alivedrive-race/id1492053156)

Analyze your driving performance with recorded data. Import and sync recordings, compare laps with detailed statistics, and review your drives with side-by-side video playback and GPS mapping. Improve your racing line and take your driving skills to the next level.

**Highlights:** Import and sync PDR recordings, Analyze lap performance, Compare laps with statistics, Side-by-side video playback, 10Hz GPS data on aerial maps, Cloud sync for data and video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome Golf Simulator free?

Awesome Golf Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AliveDrive Race free?

AliveDrive Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Awesome Golf Simulator or AliveDrive Race?

Awesome Golf Simulator is rated higher. Awesome Golf Simulator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while AliveDrive Race averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Awesome Golf Simulator or AliveDrive Race have ads?

AliveDrive Race shows ads; Awesome Golf Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Awesome Golf Simulator or AliveDrive Race?

Awesome Golf Simulator ships an update monthly, and AliveDrive Race monthly. Most recently, Awesome Golf Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and AliveDrive Race on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*